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Adult and teen obesity rates hit all-time high, CDC reports
DALLAS, October 13, 2017 — New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) indicate the adult obesity rates in the United States are now a staggering 40 percent while youth obesity rates grew to 20 percent for 12-to-19-year-olds.
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Only 1 in 4 survivors feels confident in preventing another stroke
Results from a new survey conducted by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA), the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, found that stroke survivors have low confidence in their ability to prevent another stroke.
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Calling for greater investment on World Obesity Day
DALLAS, October 10, 2017 — On this World Obesity Day, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease, joins organizations from many nations to urge all levels of government to...
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Studies suggest resilience training may be a useful primary prevention strategy for employers to improve employee health and engagement
The American Heart Association (AHA) CEO Roundtable today releases “Resilience in the Workplace,” an evidence review report with practical guidance for employers looking to implement resilience training programs.
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Nuevo video musical sobre los síntomas de un derrame cerebral
La American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA), la organización voluntaria líder mundial en la lucha contra las enfermedades cardiovasculares y el derrame cerebral lanzará un nuevo video musical en tono de parodia para educar a la comunidad sobre los síntomas más comunes de un derrame cerebral.
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American Heart Association disappointed in repeal of sweetened beverage tax in Cook County
CHICAGO, October 10, 2017 — The American Heart Association expressed deep disappointment with today’s vote in Cook County, Illinois, repealing the county’s sweetened beverage tax. The Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, believes commissioners were misled by false claims from the beverage industry.
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New music video raises awareness of stroke warning signs
DALLAS, October 10, 2017 — The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA), the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, is releasing a new parody music video to teach people how to recognize the most common stroke warning signs.
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American Heart Association sets global health agenda; Becomes member of the World Economic Forum Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Boston, MA October 5, 2017 — The American Heart Association (AHA) is demonstrating its commitment to dramatically change the trajectory of cardiovascular disease globally by becoming a member of the World Economic Forum Center for the Fourth Industrial...
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New $5M research initiative aims to determine best treatments for atrial fibrillation patients
The American Heart Association and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) are now accepting applications for a $5 million co-funded research initiative within the American Heart Association’s Atrial Fibrillation Strategically Focused Research Network.
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The One Brave Idea™ Science Innovation Center opens in Boston to host renowned investigators working on “early warning system” to prevent coronary heart disease and its consequences
Boston, MA October 3, 2017 — The American Heart Association, Verily and AstraZeneca, today announced the opening of the One Brave Idea™ Science Innovation Center located on Longwood Avenue in Boston. The Center will be home to Calum MacRae, MD, PhD,...
